Kearny, NJ Demographics

A map of Kearny's Population by Race

Kearny, New Jersey had a population of 41,999 in 2020. It was 35.5% White, 3.0% Black, 4.8% Asian, 48.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kearny, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Kearny's White Population

14,889 residents of Kearny identify as White, or 35.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Kearny less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #623 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more White than neighboring Harrison (24.1% White), East Newark (19.7% White), and Newark (8% White). Kearny is less White than neighboring North Arlington (56.2% White), and Secaucus (39.5% White).

Kearny's Black Population

1,246 residents of Kearny identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kearny slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #347 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more Black than neighboring North Arlington (1.6% Black), and East Newark (2.1% Black). Kearny is less Black than neighboring Harrison (3.7% Black), Newark (47.5% Black), and Secaucus (4.2% Black).

Kearny's Asian Population

2,034 residents of Kearny identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kearny slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more Asian than neighboring Newark (1.6% Asian). Kearny is less Asian than neighboring Harrison (25.4% Asian), North Arlington (7.1% Asian), East Newark (9.9% Asian), and Secaucus (32.3% Asian).

Kearny's Hispanic Population

20,465 residents of Kearny identify as Hispanic, or 48.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kearny considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (39.9% Hispanic), North Arlington (31% Hispanic), Newark (36.4% Hispanic), and Secaucus (21.2% Hispanic). Kearny is less Hispanic than neighboring East Newark (62.4% Hispanic).

Kearny's Native American/Other Population

1,345 residents of Kearny identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kearny roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (2.8% Native American/Other), North Arlington (1.1% Native American/Other), Newark (2.6% Native American/Other), and Secaucus (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kearny's Multiracial Population

2,020 residents of Kearny identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kearny roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kearny is ranked #78 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kearny is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (4% Multiracial), North Arlington (3% Multiracial), East Newark (2.7% Multiracial), Newark (4% Multiracial), and Secaucus (2.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.